Physics for Educators Certificate

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This certificate is administered through the Department of Physics and Astronomy .

This certificate program is intended for, but not limited to, those students pursuing a degree in science education. The certificate can be completed concurrently with your undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences with teaching intent or a related field.

The certificate does not meet the requirements for a Physics license through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Consists of 13 credits.

Note: Required courses marked ** below have Math prerequisites. Depending on your placement score, additional courses may be required.

Required, 13 credits

PHYS 203 - College Physics I Credits: 5 and
PHYS 204 - College Physics II Credits: 5
OR
PHYS 240 - University Physics I Credits: 5 ** and
PHYS 250 - University Physics II Credits: 5 **
PHYS 300 - Modern Physics Credits: 3

Note:

If you are completing the Physics 203/204 sequence, you need to take either Math 111 or Math 225 before taking Physics 300.

GPA Requirements

The minimum grade point requirements to be met: A minimum grade of C must be attained in each course taken, and a minimum GPA of 2.75 among certificate courses must be attained.